Welcome

Children are welcome in the Sanctuary with parents. Also, our nursery with paid staff is available for children ages six weeks through age three (as of 9/1/2021) while parents are attending Sanctuary Worship Services

SIX-WEEKS TO THREE YEARS – 9:30 and 11am | D Hall – Nursery with paid staff is available for children ages six weeks through age three (as of 9/1/2021) while parents attend Sanctuary Worship Services and/or Adult Discipleship Classes. The Mt. Bethel nursery provides a Christ-centered, loving environment. If you are new to Mt. Bethel and would like to see the nursery on Sunday mornings, we offer informal tours during worship services. Email Deon Willis to learn more about us or call 770 971.2588. A nursing room is available in D10 on Sunday mornings.

Check-in is required for Sunday morning nursery attendees and will be available through the Mt. Bethel app. Use your phone in the church parking lot to check your children into the Nursery. When you arrive at the nursery entrance, your child(ren)’s label will be available, and your security tag will be on your phone.

NURSERY PROCEDURES

Wellness Policy
In order to protect the health of the children in our care, we ask that children be kept at home with any of the following conditions: vomiting, fever, diarrhea, deep bronchial cough, or any other contagious illnesses. Any child should be symptom free for 24 hours before returning to the Children’s Ministry.

Drop-off procedure:

• Using the Nursery entrance under the awning, check-in will be to your immediate right.
• A staff member will greet you there for check-in.

Outside items will be limited:

• Everything must be labeled; we encourage you to write child’s name on diapers too.
• No outside toys, etc. will be allowed in with your child.

Safety Precautions:

• If a child, staff member, or any of their household family members develops symptoms and/or tests positive for COVID-19, please inform us immediately.
• Gloves are worn while diapering and feeding and changed between each child.
• Deep cleaning and sanitizing of all toys regularly.
• Frequent sanitation of high touch areas, including pens, light switches, door handles, etc.

THREE YEARS TO YOUNG 5s – 9:30 and 11am | Upper C Hall – Station34 is where the seeds are planted for a lifetime of faith formation. If you have a potty trained pre-schooler age 3-5 (3 by 9/1/21 and 5s not yet in Kindergarten), we invite them to join the fun on Sunday mornings! Rooms are led by caring and dedicated adults and older teen helpers who create a loving, fun and Christ-centered environment for our friends. The Bible will come alive through interactive worship, large group Bible stories, games and simple crafts.

KINDERGARTEN TO FIFTH GRADE – Kindergarten to Fifth Grade – 9:30 and 11am Fellowship Hall – Welcome to KidCity where kids are taught to love Jesus, live like Jesus and shine His light to others like a “city set on a hill.” In large group, kids will worship, play games and receive a Bible message delivered by seasoned leaders. Small group activities by grade will be led by caring adults and leaders where kids will discuss the Bible lesson and apply Biblical principles to their life with crafts and activities. Everyone loves KidCity!

MINISTRY FOR SPECIAL NEEDS – This ministry is temporarily suspended. Check back for updates. Please contact Polly Jarman for more information. We offer two spaces dedicated to our special needs ministry – a classroom and an adjoining sensory room. In the classroom, we offer worship music, Bible based messages, and an activity/craft. Our sensory room allows anyone the ability to regroup when needed. The classroom is self-contained. We also have one-on-one buddies for children and teens ready for large group settings. At Mt. Bethel, our hope is for every child to feel safe and loved while having fun and learning about the love of Christ. We want the whole family to grow with us and call Mt. Bethel their church home.

4th and 5th Grade Parent/Child Life Groups – God’s Girls and Fishers of Men are 4th and 5th grade life/small groups made up of 4th or 5th graders and their moms or dads. They are mother/daughter and father/son groups that meet for the school year to study the Bible, discuss preteen real-life concerns, and serve and play together. The groups commit to meet during the school year and set their own schedule in terms of the day, location, and frequency of their meetings. For more information, contact Jenny Thompson.

MIDDLE SCHOOL

• Middle School Sunday Mornings | 9:30-10:30am | Upper Room
  Middle schoolers meet in the Upper Room, have some fun, worship, and learn about Jesus. For more information contact Elley Lee.

HIGH SCHOOL

• High School Sunday Mornings | 9:30-10:30am | The Garage
  High School Connect meets for Bible study, fellowship, and fun. We want to be able to engage and connect with students while also diving into scripture.
• HS Collective | Meets Monthly | 5-7pm | Upper Room
  Collective is a once a month gathering of our HS Ministry for games, worship, a short message, and breakout discussion. We would love to see all our groups and all our leaders there that evening so please put it on your calendars and start communicating it with your students and their families now as we prep for our next gathering.

• Monday Man Night | 6-8pm | The Garage
  High School boys meet weekly for Bible study and fun.
• Girls Bible Study | Wednesday | 6:30-7:30pm | The Café
  High School Girls meet each week to dive into the Word. We will meet in the café right outside the Fellowship Hall. Bring your Bible and come ready to learn and grow together. Please encourage other girls to join us each week.

For more information contact Garrett Shiplett.

ALL STUDENTS

• Sunday Fundays | Time Varies | Location Varies
  Once a month we come together to just have fun time together. We have games like man hunt, game night, water games, and other student-oriented activities. This is an awesome opportunity for students to have fun and build relationships together.

For more information contact Kimmi Lochner.

CONFIRMATION – Confirmation is Mt. Bethel’s program designed to empower students and their families to connect in their relationships with God in new and growing ways. Confirmation is not a grade-bound experience, which means that students in grades 7-12 and at least one parent are encouraged to enroll whenever he or she is spiritually ready. Confirmation consists of 12 lessons, which are taught in a combination of large group gatherings, small group gatherings, and a retreat (when possible based on COVID regulations). Confirmation has concluded for 2021 and will be offered again in fall 2022. Registration will begin in summer 2022.